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Find Out Anything From Anyone, Anytime: Secrets of Calculated Questioning From a Veteran Interrogator

Find Out Anything From Anyone, Anytime: Secrets of Calculated Questioning From a Veteran Interrogator

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This book, written by former U.S. Army interrogator James O. Pyle and communication expert Maryann Karinch, teaches readers how to use strategic questioning to elicit truthful and useful information in any situation. It combines psychological insight, communication techniques, and real-world examples to help readers improve their interviewing, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

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The Psychology of Questioning and Disclosure

To ask effectively, you must first grasp how human beings decide what to reveal. In every conversation, the mind evaluates risk and trust. People disclose information when they feel understood, respected, and safe. Conversely, they withhold when they sense judgment or manipulation. This understandin...

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Open-Ended Questions and the Architecture of Discovery

If there is one lesson I’ve taught more than any other, it’s that open-ended questions are the lifeblood of discovery. Closed questions—those that can be answered with a simple yes or no—restrict conversation to the interviewer’s frame. Open-ended ones expand it, offering the subject ownership of th...

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About James O. Pyle and Maryann Karinch

James O. Pyle is a former U.S. Army intelligence officer and interrogation instructor with decades of experience in human intelligence operations. Maryann Karinch is an author and communication specialist known for her works on human behavior and performance.

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